Welcome to our new students who have started in the last fortnight - Bruno Thompson, Finn Hosking, Monty Potter and Willis Guild.
As we approach the mid point of term 1, swimming is finishing and initial diagnostic testing is being wrapped up, our class timetables are returning back to normal. Teachers have developed a good understanding of how each child is doing and built relationships with their classes. The pace of work will pick up quickly and run through to the end of term. It is important that children are well prepared for the day with the right equipment, well rested and a good attitude to ensure they make the most of their learning programme.
Student Leadership
Each year we allocate leadership roles to our year 8 students. These positions are held in high regard by the students and are keenly contested. Congratulations to our newly appointed head boy and girl - Harry Crawford and Margo Montes de Oca and deputy head boy and girl John Woodnorth and Gabriella Turner. We appreciate that they have been excellent role models during their time at Muritai School and are sure they will continue to lead the school well. Supporting them will be the 8 House Captains -
Charters - Monica Sullivan and Uma Cheyne
King - Ella Littlejohn and Gabe Barber
Sanson - Kobe Luke and Ruby Burley-Smith
Cook - Oscar Sykes and Dorrie Brennan
M.A.T.C.H
At Muritai we have many children with advanced skills. With the NZ curriculum and our personalised learning approach allowing children greater diversity, most children are extended within their own learning programme in class. M.A.T.CH stands for Muritai Able and Talented Children. Obviously all children have gifts and talents in certain areas and Sarah Richardson has established a MATCH blog for children to access areas of interest and opportunity. You can access the blog by clicking on MATCH blog.
If you would like to read further on our Personalised Learning approach please click here.
Board Elections
In May the Board of Trustees election will be held. This is an opportunity for parents to help play a part in the decision-making process of Muritai School. Information with nomination forms will go out to the parent community by the 15th April with the election date being 30th May.
Board communication around activity fees and additional teaching donations
The Board of Trustees has just issued its newsletter for parents around donations and activity fees. This will be in your letterboxes in the next couple of days. This year the donation is set at the same rate as 2012 and the Board puts this donation towards additional teaching resources for the children. The activity fee has increased by $10 in 2013 to cover the increased costs incurred by the school for activities. A reminder that the school donation entitles you to a tax rebate of 33.3%.
Paid Union Meeting
A reminder that we have the Paid Union Meeting next Wednesday 13 March. There will be a small number of teaching and support staff available for supervision for those children unable to be collected at 12.30pm.
Junior Swim Festival
Thank you to our youngest children and their teachers for their efforts at the junior swim festival yesterday. It was a very enjoyable event and the children were able to show off their skills and enthusiasm and be the best that they can be.
Senior Swim sports
We have rescheduled the Y3-8 swim sports to Huia Pool on the 19 April. This is the last day of the term and events begin at 9.30 and run through to 12.00. The programme will be very tight but we should manage. This event is traditionally a hard fought competition, in particular the inter class and inter house relays.
Year 5 and 6 camp
In two weeks our year 5 and 6 team head off to camp at Forest Lakes in Otaki. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered some time to help out and attended last night's meeting with staff. This is always a very successful experience for the children and I am sure they will have a great time exploring the many challenges that camp brings. Thank you to all parents who have already paid the $220 fee. Please be aware that payment must be received at the office by Friday 17 March.
Ex students - Scholarship results
Congratulations to our ex students from Hutt Valley High who have been awarded National Scholarships at the end of year 13:
- Emma McCafferty - Outstanding scholarship in English
- Matthew Gray (Statistics),
- Tom Walls (English),
- Jamie Brathwaite (English and History),
- Francesca Goodman-Smith (English)
Every student will have received a $5 book voucher this week to celebrate New Zealand Book Month. The voucher can be used for any book purchase of $10 or more at participating booksellers throughout March. To find out more about New Zealand Book Month's nationwide events, visit www.nzbookmonth.co.nz
Muritai Munchies
A reminder that there will be NO Muritai Munchies this Friday March 8th and Monday March 11th.
Reading Eggs
We have been offered the opportunity again this year to have the online Reading Eggs programme for children to take part in, both at school and at home on their computer. If you would like your child to do this please send along $20 to the school office by next Wednesday 13 March. This cost covers their subscription through to February next year and is a cheaper price than their usual one of $89. The programme supports letter sound knowledge and learning to read and spell in a fun way. You can browse the Reading Eggs website for further information about what the programme involves by clicking here. If you have any queries about this please do not hesitate to contact me.
Maureen Buckley, Deputy Principal
Upcoming Dates
Wed 13 Mar Paid
Union Mtg 1.30 Collect
Fri 15
Mar Years
5-8 at Capital E Arts Festival
Tue 19 - Fri 22 Mar Year 5 and 6 at Forest Lake Camp
Thur 21
Mar Year 1 - 4 at Capital E
Wed 27
Mar Year 4-6 Zone Swimming / BoT mtg
Friday 29
Mar Good Friday
Mon 1
April Easter Monday
Tues 2
Apr School Easter Holidays – no School
Fri 5
Apr School Assembly at 1.45
Wed 10
Apr Year 4-6 Inter-Zone Swimming
Thur 11
Apr Year 8 Gardasil immunisation
Fri 12
Apr School Assembly at 1.45
Wed 17 Apr
Y4-8 Parent
Interviews – Student Goal Setting
Thur 18 Apr
Y4-8 Parent
Interviews – Student Goal Setting
Fri 19
Apr Y3-8 Swim sports – Huia Pool /Last
day of Term 1
Monday 6
May First day of Term 2
School term dates for 2013
Term 1 - Monday 4 February - Friday 19 April -
51 days
Term 2 - Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July - 48 days
Term 3 - Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September -
45 days
Term 4 - Monday 14 October - Friday 20 December
- 48 days
Easter holidays are Friday 29 March - Tuesday 2 April
Teacher only day 1 - Friday 31 May (Queens Birthday
weekend)
Teacher only day 2 - Friday 25 October (Labour
Weekend)
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Fun French at Muritai School
Fun French classes are starting up again.
Tuesday: - for year threes and up (les
petits)
Wednesday: - for year one and twos
(les grands)
Lots of games, fun activities, games crafts, music to help learning.
Lots of games, fun activities, games crafts, music to help learning.
- The best way for kids to learn a language is through
play .
Free trials are available.
For more information or to register ring Stefi
Plimmer-Blattner on 562 8211,
email stefi@lcfclubs.co.nz
, Website: www.lcfclubs.co.nz
Purple High Tea - Sunday 10 March
Celebrate Purple Cake Day with
High Tea at the Coronation Café. Come along to one of our four sittings for a
marvellous selection of yummy Royal Windsor jelly scapes, crown jewelled
sweets, club sandwiches with a twist and more. Purple Cake Day is an
international day of action to help raise funds for children in education. This
year it will support the Hilde Bach Education Foundation in Kenya. $30 pp.
Four sittings: 10.30am, 12pm,
1.30pm, 3pm
T: 04 472 8904 to book
Museum of Wellington City &
Sea, Queens Wharf
Underground Market @ The Dowse.
Second Sunday of every month 10am-3pm. Feb 10th and March 10th.
Looking for that something different? Experience one of Wellington’s most exclusive shopping destinations brimming with beautifully made gifts and treats. Meet the designers, artists and crafters and 'unearth a little treasure' from our distinctive collection of market-only goodies.
Enjoy live music while you browse with friends, bring the family, or take time for yourself. Discover a unique array of locally made designer homewares, clothing, craft creations and gourmet food products.
Mid-Week Tennis at Muritai Tennis Club
Take some time out for yourself!! Tuesdays 9.30am at 356 Muritai Road. Summer & winter! Primary School Terms. Women & Men welcome - Beginner to Advanced. Regular or casual. Dress informal. Small playground for pre-schoolers. Lessons available through club.
Just turn up! Morning tea supplied. Enquiries: Merryn 562-0236 or Carol 568-5360
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